Prepare against Gerrit Geldner
DEU · World #17,831 classical · FIDE ID 24678929
Our database contains 84 games by Gerrit Geldner, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerrit Geldner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerrit Geldner before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,077 | 2,090 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,107 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,972 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 28 | 21 | 35 | 33.3% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerrit Geldner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerrit Geldner's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 10 | 23.8% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 19.0% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 37.5% score
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Geldner usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Geldner usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Geldner usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 24% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Geldner usually continues e3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Geldner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Geldner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 78.9% | 26.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Gerrit Geldner's chess games
All 84 games by Gerrit Geldner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 28 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Eric Farnault | 2,032 | 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E12 |
| Aug 2018 | Olaf Schulz | 2,014 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D35 |
| Nov 2025 | Ekkehard Krueger | 1,866 | Kurt Richter Mem | A31 |
| Aug 2018 | Michael Fuhr | 1,853 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C01 |
| Oct 2025 | Ulrich Campe | 1,847 | Kurt Richter Mem | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,652 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,692 |
| 13th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,917 |
| 8th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,732 |
| chT-GER North U16 | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,833 |
| ch-BER 2011 U14 Vorrunde 1 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerrit Geldner's chess games?
84 games by Gerrit Geldner, from Sep 2009 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Gerrit Geldner has played.
What does Gerrit Geldner play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Gerrit Geldner opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.f4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerrit Geldner answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Gerrit Geldner play as White?
As White, Gerrit Geldner's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerrit Geldner play as Black?
As Black, Gerrit Geldner most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Gerrit Geldner's FIDE rating?
Gerrit Geldner is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Gerrit Geldner played?
Our database contains 84 games by Gerrit Geldner, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 21 draws, 35 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerrit Geldner?
84 games by Gerrit Geldner reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.